2014

Italian data activists created a public database of Mafia-seized assets to improve transparency and fight organized crime, despite government delays in developing an official system. via Vice.

Amazon offers professional services for assembling and installing products, though applications are currently closed. via Amazon.com.

A study found measurable changes in brain regions associated with memory, self-awareness, empathy, and stress in participants after an eight-week mindfulness meditation program.

Certain fields find successful people tend towards kindness, as meanness may not lend itself towards innovation or attracting talent. via paulgraham.com

Nine sleep habits to boost productivity, including strategic caffeine use, healthy eating, optimizing bedroom environment, following a routine, and taking naps. via The Next Web.

Mickey Rourke, 62, returned to boxing after a 20-year hiatus, defeating 29-year-old Elliot Seymour in a Moscow match. via Mashable

This article on The Kitchn provides a recipe for Turkey Shepherd's Pie as a way to use Thanksgiving leftovers.

Newly unearthed color concert footage of The Velvet Underground from 1967, filmed by Andy Warhol at the Boston Tea Party venue, has surfaced on YouTube. via Consequence

Social Media Examiner recaps an episode of the Social Media Marketing podcast featuring Sue B. Zimmerman, the Instagram Gal, sharing tips for growing your Instagram community.

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Hacking hard disks reveals surprising vulnerabilities that can be used to bypass software security measures. via SpritesMods.com

Uber's Android app permissions are not malware, but rather necessary for basic functionality, according to an investigation. via The Next Web.

Ecommerce sites can explore monetization options on Instagram, despite limited direct options, through third-party services or by building brand engagement with visual content. via Econsultancy.